Tag: climate change
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Why we need to listen to farmers’ perspectives on lynx and wolf reintroductions
Repost: Whether in Monaghan or Malawi, Navan or Nepal, we should listen to and take seriously the perspectives of those who make their living from the land says environmental social scientist, Dr Jonny Hanson.
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What next for climate politics in NI?
Following the passing of Northern Ireland’s first Climate Change Bill and the recent Assembly elections, Dr Amanda Slevin, Seán Fearon and Anurag Deb look at the implications for climate politics in NI.
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Are teenage dreams turning into a Climate Change nightmare?
A follow-up piece from PhD candidate Joseph Ireland calling for a Climate Change Act for Northern Ireland.
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Fossil fuel divestment will increase carbon emissions, not lower them – here’s why
Dr Stefan Andreasson argues that the divestment movement will not reduce demand for oil and gas, but rather transfer the supply of fossil fuel to companies that are more polluting, less transparent, and less committed to addressing the climate crisis.
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Climate breakdown: The time to act is now…
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warn that global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052 if we continue business as usual. Dr Amanda Slevin highlights the importance of recognising the psychological, cultural, socio-economic and physical barriers to climate action.
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From declarations of climate emergencies to climate action: narratives and strategies of wartime and citizen mobilisations for rapid and just transitions
Governments across the world have declared a climate emergency. In this long read, Dr Noel Healy of Salem State University and Professor John Barry explore how these declarations and citizen mobilisations can open up opportunities for a ‘just transition’ beyond carbon.
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Why we need a just energy transition to address our climate emergency
What structural and collective changes are required to address the climate emergency? Professor John Barry calls for a just energy transition that leaves no community behind.
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Climate change, Ireland, and the Climate Emergency Measures Bill
Climate change is increasingly recognised as the most pressing global challenge humanity faces says Dr Amanda Slevin.
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Floods, Resilience and dealing with Climate Change (and Denial) in Northern Ireland
Professor John Barry reflects on the recent flooding in Northern Ireland and calls for more coordination and leadership in preparing and planning for climate-created flood events.
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A Word from our Experts: Trump – the first world leader to deny climate change
Professor John Barry looks at how Donald Trump’s election victory has thrown the global deal on climate change into uncertainty, heralding a reversal of America’s recent position as a leader in tackling climate change.